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In his time in the U.S. after moving from Australia, Dave has worked with many artists including Michelle Branch, Avril Lavigne, Leonard Cohen and Bret Michaels. He appeared on two of Michelle's music videos that went to 1 on MTV's 'TRL' ('Total Request Live'). His other TV appearances include performing live on 'Jay Leno', 'Conan O'Brien', 'Rosie O'Donnell', 'Good Morning America', Britain's 'Top of the Pops', the 'Pepsi Chart Challenge' and European MTV. In addition, Dave has toured and recorded with Judith Owen, playing at times with her husband on bass, Harry Shearer ('The Simpsons' and Dereck Smalls from 'Spinal Tap'). Dave also recorded drums on the title track for Harry Shearer's debut film, 'The Teddy Bear's Picnic'-------- Recently, Dave has been focusing his energies on studio work and live shows in Los Angeles. He has recorded songs for numerous artists, including Will Dailey, PJ Olsson and Karmina (CBS Records). Mandi Perkins and Anjani (Sony/BMG). Independent artists, Donna Delory (Madonna's long time back up singer), The band BROTHER, Jimmy McGorman, Manda Mosher, Dave Dale, Rick Ellis, and Randy Coleman, amongst others-------- Dave has also recorded drums on songs that have been placed on the new 'Beverly Hills, 90210', 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', 'Smallville', 'One Tree Hill' and Bret Michaels' - 'Rock of Love'. In addition, Dave has movie soundtrack credits on 'The Power Rangers', 'Me, Myself and Irene' with Jim Carey and academy award nominated 'Crash'. Dave's drum samples and loops have been heard on MTV's 'Jack Ass' produced by Goldo and PBS's 'Curious George', the cartoons composed by Nick Nolan. He has also recorded drum cues for the Independent film network's comedy, 'The Whitest kids You know' produced by Guy Erez-------- Dave says his career high's to date are, opening up for 'The Who' at the Hollywood Bowl with artist Randy Coleman and having breakfast with actor/comedian Steve Martin in Aspen, CO at the 'Aspen , HBO Comedy Festival' where Dave had been playing.